Maori wrasse
📖 Overview
Maori wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolata), first described by Valenciennes, 1839 is a large fish in the family Labridae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 40.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Labridae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Maori wrasse is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 60 - ? m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julis adelaidensis | Castelnau | 1875 | Synonym |
| Julis cyanogramma | Richardson | 1850 | Synonym |
| Julis lineolatus | Valenciennes | 1839 | Synonym |
| Pseudojulis lineata | Castelnau | 1873 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Maori wrasse.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 12 records indexed .
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